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Risk Management

Hackers target groups in COVID-19 vaccine distribution, says IBM

IBM’s cybersecurity unit said it had detected an advanced group of hackers working to gather information about different aspects of the cold chain, using meticulously crafted booby-trapped emails sent in the name of an executive with Haier Biomedical, a Chinese cold chain provider that specializes in vaccine transport and biological sample storage.

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RIMS and Max Life join hands to promote risk management awareness in India

Themed “Building Antifragility: From Crisis to Opportunity,” the virtual RIMS Risk Forum India 2020 will explore the challenges businesses have encountered during the global pandemic and strategies that have empowered some to remain resilient and emerge stronger. Scheduled for December 4, 5, the event will feature remarks from India’s most renowned risk management thought-leaders and business strategist. For more information about the Forum, visit www.RIMS.org/RFIndia

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Rusty pilots making flying errors is next aviation headache 

“Regular flying keeps your mind in the cockpit,” said Mohan Ranganathan, an aviation safety consultant who was an adviser to India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation. “Being away from flying for such a long time brings in some complacency. Add loss of income, uncertainty about jobs or the future of the airline, that brings in additional stress. With an increase in stress levels, proficiency drops.”

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Charles Taylor appoints Bobby Gracey as global head of fraud

Damain Ely, CEO, Charles Taylor Adjusting, said “As Insurers across the world look to control claims costs, the conditions for a greater level of claims fraud can increase, so developing counter fraud capabilities becomes essential. This is the time to support our clients further by developing our counter fraud expertise. Bobby has demonstrated his strong knowledge and experience, making him the obvious choice to lead our global fraud function. We are delighted that he is joining us.”

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Hyundai, Kia Motors agree to $210 million auto safety civil penalty in US

Kia agreed to create a new U.S. safety office headed by a chief safety officer and each automaker will retain an independent, third-party auditor who will directly report to NHTSA and will conduct a comprehensive review of the company’s safety practices. Hyundai’s consent order will last three years, while Kia’s is for two years, but both can be extended by one year.

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